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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas House has overwhelmingly approved a proposal to end a day that commemorates the Confederate flag.

The majority-Republican House on Thursday voted to abolish Confederate Flag Day, which has been designated as the Saturday before Easter. The bill now heads to the majority-Republican Senate for a vote.

The bill replaces Confederate Flag Day with “Arkansas Day,” which it says is intended to reflect the state’s “rich history, national treasures, diverse cultures, unmatched hospitality, shared spirit, and human resilience.”